Courts & Litigation

DCPP v. A.T. - Guardianship of C.J. III

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in DCPP v. A.T., concerning the termination of parental rights for a minor, C.J. III. The parents are appealing the trial court's judgment, arguing deficiencies in the court's analysis regarding the child's best interests and the harm caused by termination.

Apache Auto Wreckers v. Ridgefield Park Zoning Board - Zoning Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a zoning dispute involving Apache Auto Wreckers, Inc. and the Village of Ridgefield Park Zoning Board. The court affirmed the trial court's order remanding the matter to the Board to re-open the hearing regarding the plaintiff's application.

T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB - Tax Sale Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB, affirming a lower court's decision to deny an objection to a tax sale. The court found that proper notice was provided to the appellant regarding the sale of her property.

S. Donahue v. DHS (SCSC) - Commonwealth Court Case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's decision to dismiss Sean Donahue's appeal. The court found the appeal was untimely filed and lacked sufficient allegations of discrimination. The case involved claims of discrimination based on political opinion, religion, national origin, and age, as well as misuse of bilingual requirements in hiring.

C. Puleo v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision dismissing an unemployment compensation appeal as untimely. The court found that the claimant's appeal was filed after the 15-day deadline stipulated by Section 501(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.

L. Dittman v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Benefits

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision denying unemployment benefits to Laura Dittman. The denial was based on her violation of S & T Bank's telework agreement, which required employees to notify the company before relocating out-of-state. Dittman moved to Colorado without prior notification.

Save A Lot v. S. Morales (WCAB) - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board affirming a penalty and attorney's fees against Save A Lot for failing to timely pay medical expenses. The court affirmed the Board's order, finding the employer liable for penalties and fees.

K&A Insurance Agency v. Philadelphia Historical Commission - Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court's decision denying K&A Insurance Agency's appeal of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The court upheld the designation based on the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

In re: Appeal of Cresheim Valley Realty Co. LP - Pennsylvania Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The owner argued the designation would create a default event under their mortgage agreement and violated due process.

Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP - Opinion Vacating in Part

The Kentucky Supreme Court vacated in part an order from the Court of Appeals in Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. The Supreme Court's decision vacates the final three paragraphs of the Court of Appeals' September 12, 2025 Order, which had sua sponte restricted the appellant's ability to file future appeals and imposed sanctions.